Partial splenic embolization for the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Oct;181(4):1021-4. doi: 10.2214/ajr.181.4.1811021.

Abstract

Objective: Splenectomy is the standard surgical treatment for hereditary spherocytosis, but partial splenic embolization is another potential option. We retrospectively studied the therapeutic effects of partial splenic embolization as a treatment for hereditary spherocytosis.

Conclusion: Partial splenic embolization is a safe and effective alternative to splenectomy or partial splenectomy in the treatment of hereditary spherocytosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spherocytosis, Hereditary / therapy*